If you are injured in a car accident, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries through a personal injury lawsuit. Winning a fair settlement is possible. However, your settlement amount can be negatively or positively affected by your actions following your accident. Learn about and implement these best practices to maximize a
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How You Can Observe National School Bus Safety Week
As a driver, the last thing you want is to injure a student going to or from school. You can avoid accidents and keep students safe by following all your local school bus laws. National School Bus Safety Week aims to raise awareness about the safety of kids traveling to school by bus. To keep
Read More...How Do You Respond to a Low Settlement Offer After an Accident?
This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone If you were involved in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have likely filed a claim with an insurance company to seek compensation for your injuries. However, you may be offered an unacceptably low settlement offer that doesn’t cover the full extent of your
Read More...How MA Traffic Congestion Affects All Road Users
This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone Car accidents are scary for anyone. But some of the most troublesome aspects of accidents come long after a crash happens. In addition to worrying about potential injuries and their corresponding medical bills, you might also face unexpected bills for vehicle maintenance and lost income resulting
Read More...What All Drivers Should Know as Children in Boston Head Back to School
This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone Parents and teachers always aim to maximize student safety both at school and on the journey there. As children head back to class in Boston, emphasis on making streets safe for kids is essential. 29% of Boston’s kindergarten through eighth-grade students travel to and from school
Read More...Wrong-Way Crashes Are Increasing. Here’s Why.
This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone Since 2014, the number of deaths each year from wrong-way crashes is up 34% to just over 500 annually. In Massachusetts, deadly wrong-way collisions have increased 78% from 19 annually to 27. These collisions are particularly dangerous since they often occur head-on at high speeds. The
Read More...Truck Underride Accidents Are Deadly—And Preventable
This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone An issue that was brought to public attention back in 1967 after an infamously fatal accident is still causing hundreds of deaths on the roads each year. Truck underride accidents are particularly deadly because they render the safety features on most cars completely useless. During these
Read More...9 Safety Tips for Your Post-Pandemic Summer Road Trip
Content reviewed by Jason D. Stone As the U.S. moves past the pandemic, it’s finally time to hit the road with your family on a summer getaway. While it’s an exciting time for many people who have been stuck at home for over a year, it’s critical to be mindful of your safety before heading
Read More...Proposed Massachusetts Legislation Could Make Roads Safer
Content reviewed by Jason D. Stone If you’re planning on filing a personal injury claim relating to a car accident, you should be aware of a new bill filed by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker this past April entitled “An Act Relative to Improving Safety on the Roads of the Commonwealth.” The bill, which has yet
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